New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-28
THE WORLD OF LONDON.
CHRONICLED AND CRITICISED BY Mr.. ED
MUND YATES

copwight; 1887 North american cable NeDs CO.
LONDON June 27-I inquired of an intelligent for
sgner who happened to be near me after the passing Oh
the Queens Jubilee procession, writes correspondent
which were the persons and accessories that had I'M
prcssad him most in the pageant apart from its central
ogure He replied without the slightest hesitation
The Indians the cavalry escort the Life Euards the
German Crown Prince, the Duke Of Portland the hoy
crooms and the tails OF the crcamcoored herses'
some have said the tails in question false, but did
not tell him this.
The ueeps evening party Jubilee day barely lasted
hree.auarters of an hour. Her Majesty did not seem
weaed with the fatgues Of the morning. as she STOOD
with Lord Lathom, Lord Mountedgecuinbe ana cir
Francis Seymour welcome the principal guests near
the door of the ballroom little later she retired to
sofa where received the suites seated between queen
Kapioan and the Queen of the Belgans The Princess
of Wales wore sapphire blue, the Queen Of Hawaii black
figured san and the Queen of the Begians peaehcoor.
The band played selections from Mendessohn, Meyer
beer. Berloz and Gounod. AL the Royalties mixed un-
tremendously with the other guests The Maharaah OF
Kooch Behar came in pure white with diamond crown
fixed to his t,ban The great salon scarcely seemed
quarter full.
At lunch after the thanksgiving service the Prince OF
Wales took Queen Kapioani and the King of saxony
the Queen OF the Belgans. few OF the guests
wandered into adjoining room where the orchid
trophy and some of the presents were on view Lord
Rothschd sent the Queen silver basket filed with
pink
A BRILLIANT THRoNG AT THE PALACE.
Never. perhaps, were Royalties and more dia-
monds seen in Buckingham Palace than on Friday even
ing There was wait of an hour before the Kings
and Princes returned from their various dinner parties
but when the royal procession did como II seemed 10 be
almost endless The royal quadrille, too was by far
the largest and most brilliant which is remembered
The Prince of Wales in Highland garb danced with the
Queen of the Belgians in red The King of Denmark
danced with his daughter charmingly dressed in pale
blue and wearing superb diamond necklace SO ex-
tensiye royal circle that there very little
room for dancing outside. The Grand Duchess Serge
once more wore her priceless diamonds and emeralds
They almost matched by the barbarc splendor OF
the gems by the blueeyed Princess Marie Gazin
The Rao of Cute's dazzling turban was once more the
object Of universal envy. Maharajah Holkar, who is
sulking apparently. declines TO wear his gala attire
Sir Pertab Signs curs also duly appreciated For
once the plethora of Royalties and semi Royalties COM
PEELED the Corps Diplomatique to take lower seat
Lady Rosebery radiant at her success OF the previous
evening in white satin and pearls Mrs Cyril
Flower wore curious Indian necklace lady London
derry was much admired in mauve; so was Lady Dali
house dark green velvet and gold. Countess Karoly
was In white. Mrs Game chaperoned Miss Sayer, i'll
charming gown of old embroidery. Lady Salisbury
appt AIRED in Jubilee dress Of white and peach color
At the Prince of Wales conducted the Grand Duchess
serge to supper, the King Of Denmark taking in the
Princess of Wales the King of saxony the Queen of the
Begians and Prince Albert Victor of his Prussian
cousins while Queen Kapolani in her Jubilee robe was
duly cared for by the Duke of Edinburgh also in kilt
The rooms were nconyeniently crowded and the
guests did not separate till an unusually late hour
THE WINDSOR BANQUET.
rne Queens banquet in 81. Georges Hall. Saturday
evening was a very imposing function hundred and
twenty guests invited. The mise ca seeie was a
little spoiled by the paucity of ladies present Lady
Breadaban. looked remarkably we'll Lady Salisbury
MI c,nbr erred N yellow
white and diamonds than ever seemed to suffer
from fati sies OF the week The Queen, apparently
not whit tie for five days hard work. sat ia the
OF the long table with the King of Denmark on
her right and the King OF Greece her left The
Prince of Wales directly faced her. and the suites were
placed at either end. Her Majesty contrive1 say
something agreeable 10 most'of her guests. The post
prandal much prolonged that the special
train for Lonlon did not leave Windsor till midnight
GREAT DoIxGs AT LANsDowYE HOUSE
Lady Roseberys frock dress ball to the Kings and
Princes will fill conspicuous place in the history OF
Jubilee week Nothing seems to have been wanting AT
one end of the ballroom the Blue Hungarians were
hidden in ferns and palms wall OF red and White
roses formed the background for the narrow das A
great Carene smoking tent in the garden with It's Agra
carpets flowers and electric lights afforded the coolest
of retreats. Lady Rosebery white with rubies and
diamonds The Princess of Wales came in pale pink
trimmed with white beads. The Grand Duchess Serge
looked wonderfully well IN ught yellow superb
diamond The Duchess of Connaught came in blue
Powered silk the Queen OF the Begians in silver gray
Lady Londonderry in white with marvellous clusters OF
diamonds and pearls in her hair Lady DE Grey In bright
yellow with sapphrcs and d Almonds. Countess karoy
in brown. Lady Helen Duncombe in gray, Lady
Salisbury in black and white, the Duchess OF Abercon
in white Duchess OF Teck liz ruby velvet, and LADY
Dudley Mrs Harry Lawson and Mrs. Wilton Phipps all
In white tic latter having her dress trimmed with
of green wheat. The CHEEKY very good" and great
success OF III. Il. H. frequently heard The Prince
rarely missed Dance and his niece the Grand Duchess
Serge than his partner The Rothsehilds
Joyous and triumphant were at Lansdowne House in
very big battalions
The Bullets groaned beneath the weight OF straw
berries The supper small round tables was as
fauess as the icing Of the wne The Indians came and
wondered. 30 did the Lord Mayor. All the smartest
dancing in London were there. The combined
effect OF knee brooches and garers at every turn was
almost awe-inspiring. There much grumbling and
carping IN Mayfair and Belgavia about friends forgot
ten in the exclusive list Thursday evening, but for all
that Lady Rossb:ry's success was complete
THE PAyAL ENVOY HAVING GOOD TIME
I.Monsgnos Rufo scia, Envoy Extraordinary from
the Pope the Queen, has had lively time in London
The II taat he cannot speak word OF English has
not Invented him from seeing great deal of society.
II consequence of his host being In deep mourning the
Envoy had TO seek pleasures outside OF N0rf0lk
House. He has dncd with Lord and Lady Alexandra
Gordon Lennox, Lord aud Lady Denbegh. Count Torre
Daz, and yesterday to have dined with Lord Hall
fax and gone to a reception at Lady Clihord's IN
Queens Gate--whose husbands Jubilee Baronetcy Is
very popular promotion among Roman Catholics; but
these engagements had to be cancelled on Saturday in
consequences OF a command from the Queen that the
Envoy should go 10 Windsor to dine and sleep ban
quet at the Mansion House. Royal garden party, and
dinner at Lord Norths wednesday are among the
engagements His Exceency has yet to fulfil Cardinal
Manning gave reception In honor Of the Envoy ON
Thursday evening" of for men only. His Excel
lency is tall but has great dignity of carriage and
his purple silk is very becoming or prnceiy birth, he
is man OF finc breeding rather than keen intellect
ri,s psi.so. A.nbnsaadnr affandci In cnnrflY attire